The Sherwin-Williams Company

SHW|Basic Materials|Specialty Chemicals|$313.70|P/E 31.5|MCap 80.0B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About The Sherwin-Williams Company

The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. It operates through three key segments: the Paint Stores Group, which provides architectural paints, coatings, protective and marine products, and OEM finishes primarily to contractors and do-it-yourself homeowners via over 4,900 company-operated stores; the Consumer Brands Group, offering paints and related items through mass merchandisers, home centers, and hardware stores under brands like Valspar, Dutch Boy, Krylon, Minwax, and Thompson's Water Seal; and the Performance Coatings Group, delivering highly-engineered solutions for construction, industrial, packaging, and transportation markets in more than 120 countries. Founded in 1866 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, The Sherwin-Williams Company serves diverse sectors with premium, specialized products sold exclusively through its branded stores and various retail channels.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.98%

Annual Dividend

$3.17

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

30.80%

FCF Payout Ratio

29.76%

Stock Price

$313.70

52-Week Range

$301.58 – $379.65

Dividend Health Score

Very Safe

Dividend Health Assessment

SHW's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 30.8% earnings payout ratio & 29.8% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.9x current ratio & 306.1 debt-to-equity. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, SHW has a proven commitment to shareholders.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

30.8%Very Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

29.8%Very Safe

CFO Payout Ratio

24.3%Very Safe

Interest Coverage

8.2xSafe

Balance Sheet

Warning

Net Debt / Total Assets

49.2%Caution

Current Ratio

0.9xWarning

Debt-to-Equity

306.1Warning

Profitability

Safe

Return on Equity

59.4%Very Safe

Operating Margin

14.2%Caution

Gross Margin

48.5%Safe

Profit Margin Stability

Very StableVery Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe

Dividend Streak

Aristocrat (25+ yrs)Very Safe

Dividend Cut

NoneVery Safe

5-Year Dividend CAGR

12.1%Very Safe

Earnings Stability

GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

SHW annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

SHW earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 2, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 13, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

9.60%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

12.08%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

13.47%

3-Year Total Growth

31.67%

5-Year Total Growth

76.86%

10-Year Total Growth

253.74%

Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs)

This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.

Income Calculator

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Number of Shares

Total Investment

$31,370.00

Annual Income

$317.00

Quarterly Income

$79.25

Monthly Income

$26.42

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHW's current dividend yield?

The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) currently has a dividend yield of 0.98%, based on a stock price of $313.70 and an annual dividend of $3.17.

When is SHW's next dividend payment date?

SHW's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-02 and the next payment date is 2026-03-13. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does SHW pay in dividends per year?

The Sherwin-Williams Company paid $3.16 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.

Has SHW been increasing its dividend?

Yes, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs). Its dividend has grown at a 5-year CAGR of 12.08%, a 3-year CAGR of 9.60% and a 10-year CAGR of 13.47%.

Is SHW's dividend safe?

The Sherwin-Williams Company has a payout ratio of 30.80%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 29.76%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.

How is SHW's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates The Sherwin-Williams Company's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for basic materials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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